Student Events
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Monday, April 7, 2008 |
Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
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9:45 a.m. – Chapel – Student Preaching Series |
3 p.m. – Baseball vs. SD Christian College -Mane Event – Home Field
4:30 p.m. – Pilates – Rec Room
9:30 -11 p.m. – Musoffee – Rec Room |
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008 |
Friday, April 11, 2008 |
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3-6 p.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. University of Redlands – Home courts
4:30 p.m. –Pilates – Rec Room
8 p.m. - Loma Idol Finale - Brown Chapel |
9:45 a.m. – Chapel – Student Preaching Series |
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008 |
Saturday, April 12, 2008 |
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9:45 a.m. – Chapel – Student Preaching Series
11 a.m. -2:30 p.m.- Commuter Lunch 4 a Buck
8 p.m. – Surf ‘N Serve – 3rd Floor Nicholson Commons
9 p.m. – Timeout –Caleb Niemetschek– Rec Room |
12-4 p.m. – Softball vs. Hope International – Sunset Cliffs Natural Park (doubleheader) |
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Sunday, April 13, 2008 |
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Church Options |
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Important Alert Submittal Announcement
Please note that if you do not receive a personal confirmation from the Alert staff within 24 hours - then we did not receive your announcement. Please email the announcement to thealert@pointloma.edu if you are experiencing difficulties. Thank you.
Residential Life Announcements
Important Housing Dates to Remember:
APR 7-11 - Room Selection Sign-ups
APR 28 - 3rd/4th Year Room Selection Night
APR 29 - 2nd Year Room Selection Night
Academic Announcements
*SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES - If you are planning to take a course this summer at another college/university, please stop by the Records Office with the course description and be sure to fill out our course approval form. This form needs to be submitted to and approved by the Records Office before the end of the spring semester. If you take any courses that are not pre-approved, you may not receive the credit you anticipated.
*WEB REGISTRATION PREPARATION - You will be unable to register during priority registration (beginning April 14th) if you do not have clearance from your advisor. Please make sure your advisor clears you for BOTH the Summer 2008 and Fall 2008 semesters. If you are planning to register for a course that requires "Instructor Consent", please see the instructor prior to your Web-Reg time. Time and space is of the essence...the sooner the better!
*GENERAL ED LIT CLASS: FANTASY LITERATURE WITH DR. LESCART - Looking for a GE Lit class for Fall 2008? LIT 205: Great Works, The Novel, featuring Fantasy Literature, will be offered Tuesdays 6-7:40 p.m. Taught by Alain Lescart, this class counts for General Ed credit.
Financial and Scholarship Announcements
*HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR ACCOUNT? - It’s the week before priority registration begins – do you know where your student account is? Please go online to check your account on your portal. You’ll want to make sure that your account is paid in full and that you do not have any financial holds, so that you will be able to register for classes and participate in room selection without delay. If you do have a balance, please contact Student Financial Services right away to settle your account at sfs@pointloma.edu or 619-849-2538. Of course, you are always welcome to drop by our offices in Draper Hall as well. We are here to serve you!
*UNMET NEED SCHOLARSHIP - Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less, this program supplements financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students’ financial needs. The Unmet Need Scholarship Program is open to US citizens and permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible to apply. Recipients are selected based on financial need. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,800. Application and additional information located at: www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html. Deadline: May 31, 2008.
*ZONTA INTERNATIONAL JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Women of any nationality pursuing undergraduate business degrees who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field are eligible to apply for the $5,000 award, to be used for tuition, books, or living expenses. Scholarship candidates must be eligible to enter the third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university/ college/institute program at the time funds are received from Zonta International Headquarters in November. In addition, candidates must have achieved an outstanding academic record during the first two-to-three years of academic studies and demonstrate intent to complete a program in business showing outstanding achievement in business-related subjects, as recorded on the official university transcript. Scholarship candidates must also be nominated by a local Zonta club Contact your local Zonta Club and get access to application and additional information by going http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_issues_programs_klausman_application. Deadline for application: May 2008.
*STUDENT-TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP - Area XI, Division 69, East County, San Diego, CA Retired Teachers Association pledges up to three $1500 scholarships for the 2008-09 school year. Scholarship money is to be used for tuition and/or books and supplies during student-teaching semesters. Applicants who have already completed student-teaching or who will not be student-teaching during the year of the scholarship are not eligible. Applicants must have a BA, be enrolled in the teacher-training program of the University, and be a resident of San Diego County. Go to www.pointloma.edu/financial for link to application and further information. Deadline: applications and supporting documents must be postmarked no later than Monday, May 5, 2008.
COUNCIL OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Scholarships are available to students attending any of the Nazarene institutions of higher education including Point Loma Nazarene University, but the majority of awards must be made to those attending Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. Persons eligible for scholarships must be born-again Christians who were admitted to the University before being considered for the scholarship. Three recommendation forms must also be completed and submitted. Scholarships may be applied only toward tuition and may be in varying amounts up to full tuition. For application and recommendation forms, go to http://www.pointloma.edu/FinancialAid/Outside.htm. Deadline: Application and all 3 recommendation forms must be returned to the Student Financial Services Financial Aid Office on or before April 15, 2008.
EDNA McCORMACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Scholarships are available to students attending any of the Nazarene institutions of higher education including Point Loma Nazarene University. Persons eligible for scholarships must be born-again Christians who were admitted to the University before being considered for this scholarship. Three recommendation forms must also be completed and submitted. Scholarships may be applied to tuition, fees, books, board, or room charges. For application and recommendation forms, go to http://www.pointloma.edu/FinancialAid/Outside.htm. Deadline: Application and all 3 recommendation forms must be returned to the Student Financial Services Financial Aid Office on or before April 15, 2008.
WIDMEYER, YEATTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Scholarships are available to students from World Mission areas attending Point Loma Nazarene University. Persons eligible for scholarships must be born-again Christians and submit one recommendation from their Regional Director, Field Director, or Mission Council (recommendations must be submitted from 2 persons who officially represent the institution where the student is enrolled as well). Scholarships are applied to tuition only and may be in varying amounts up to full tuition. The recipient will be responsible for all other college expenses. For application and recommendation forms, go to http://www.pointloma.edu/FinancialAid/Outside.htm. Deadline: Application and all 3 recommendation forms must be returned to the Student Financial Services Financial Aid Office on or before April 15, 2008.
Wellness Center Announcements
*DISCUSSION FORUM - Join the Peer Educators for “Sex Out of the Greek” – a frank discussion about student sexuality. Meet us in Cunningham on Wednesday, April 9th from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. to join the discussion.
RELAY FOR LIFE CEREMONY OF HOPE – Honor a cancer survivor or remember someone who was lost to cancer with a luminaria at the Relay for Life event on April 19th. Come to the Wellness Center today to make a luminaria “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” someone that will be used at the Relay for Life Ceremony of Hope. Suggested donation: $1 to help save lives and give hope through the American Cancer Society.
MASSAGE - Get a great massage at the Wellness Center. Massage therapist available every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 619-849-2574 or come to the Wellness Center to schedule your appointment in advance. Cost: $1 per minute.
Express Store and Bookstore Announcements
*BOOKSTORE YARDSALE - THE SEMI-ANNUAL “YARD SALE” IS COMING FAST! 75% OFF SAVINGS The count down has begun towards our Common Knowledge Bookstore’s semi-annual “Yard Sale”. Save the dates, Tuesday, April 15, and Wednesday, April 16. The store will be in the courtyard outside the recreation center.
NEED SUMMER JOB? - PLNU Bookstore is hiring for summer positions now. Free housing if you work full time in the summer. Please apply on line or bring a resume to the bookstore manager's office. Personal interview is required.
Spiritual Development Announcements
*FILM FORUM: OFFSIDE - Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. in Crill Auditorium, come see Offside as part of Point Loma's Gender Conference. Offside is an Iranian film telling the story of a young woman and her struggle to attend a national soccer game... just because she's a woman! This is a struggle many women face all over the world every day. Join us Thursday at 7:30 p.m. There is much to discuss.
*FREE EDGE LUNCHEON - Are you involved in ministry, do you want to go into ministry. Do you have a calling and not sure what area of ministry yet. This luncheon is for you. It’s Free! Wednesday, April 9 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Fermanian Conference Room. We will be having Hectors burritos.
*SLEEPLESS IN SAN DIEGO - The 2nd Annual San Diego Rescue Mission Benefit Sleepout is happening April 19-20 at Liberty Station in Point Loma. Join others in the community to raise awareness about homelessness. For more info contact the Office of Spiritual Development!
Career Services / Student Employment Announcements
*LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB? - The Office of Development will be hiring a student assistant (20 hours/week) for the summer. Responsibilities include data entry, phone calls, filing, mailings and other duties as assigned. Check the online job board for an application.
SUMMER PLANS? – If you still don't have plans for summer, consider staying on campus and working full-time at PLNU. You will get a free room for the summer and will be able to move into your fall on-campus housing early. There are still positions open in Conference Services, the Bookstore, the Physical Plant and others. Check the on-campus job board and apply soon! If you have questions, contact Debbi Glaunert in Student Employment.
CAREER JOB FAIR - April 16, 2008 on the Campus Mall. There will be over 50 companies on campus - so, if you are looking for a part-time or full-time job, internship, or summer employment. Contact Charlie Howard in Career Services for more information - (619)849-2384. www.pointloma.edu/careerservices
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Ace Parking Management |
Radiologic Health Branch |
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Air Force ROTC Def 075 SDSU |
SAIC |
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American Income Life |
Salem Communications 1210 KPRZ/1170 KCBQ |
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American Specialty Health, Inc. |
San Diego County Probation Department |
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Babies R Us |
San Diego Choice Program |
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Bartell Hotels |
San Diego County Sheriff's Department |
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Board of Equalization |
San Diego FBI |
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CBS Radio - KYXY & Sophie 103.7 |
San Diego Fire - Rescue Department |
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Community Interface Services |
San Diego Marriott - Gaslamp Quarter |
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Considine & Considine |
San Diego Police Department |
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County of San Diego, Environmental Health |
San Diego Youth and Community Service |
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County of San Diego |
Sea World |
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Defense Contract Audit Agency |
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina |
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Family Health Centers of San Diego |
Solar Turbines |
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FaShion Institute of Design and Merchandising |
Sunset Parking Service |
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Federal Bureau of Prisons |
The Scripps Research Institute |
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Helen Woodward Animal Center |
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans |
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Horizon Youth Programs |
Town & Country Resort |
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Internal Revenue Service |
United States District Court |
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KPRI - Compass Radio of San Diego |
U.S, Army Health Care Recruiting |
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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department |
U.S. Border Patrol |
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Mr. Copy |
U.S. Census Bureau |
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Nazarene Publishing House |
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
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Neighborhood House Association |
Vector Marketing |
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Northwestern Mutual Financial Network |
Voices for Children |
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Peace Corps |
WEC Internatlional |
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Port of San Diego |
YMCA of San Diego County |
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Proven Inc. |
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Radiological Health Branch |
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ETIQUETTE DINNER - Tuesday, April 7, 2008 in Cunningham A & B, 5-7:30 p.m. A Five Course Menu will be served: Hors D'oeuvres - Toasted Baguettes with Bruchetta Soup – Vegetable Salad - Mixed Green with Goat Cheese, Walnuts, Oranges; Entrée - Cornish Game Hens w/Apricot Fig Stuffing, Sautéed Baby Carrots & Broccoli; Dessert - Decadent Chocolate Fudge Brownie. Stop by Career Services located in the Bond Academic Center to sign up. The cost is $16 per person. There will be Door prizes!
www.pointloma.edu/careerservicesSUMMER ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT - The Office of Undergraduate Admissions needs to hire three fulltime student assistants for the summer. Fulltime employment will qualify students to stay in a PLNU residence hall for the summer, free of charge. Responsibilities include answering phones, giving campus tours, doing data entry and performing other clerical duties. Check the online job board for an application.
Art, Music, Theater, Literary and Film Announcements
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW! - The Sanders Family is storming the stage at Salomon Theatre! Join them for a nicght of hymn-singing, foot-stomping fun in the musical comedy sequel, Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming. This production runs from Tuesday, April 15 through Sunday, April 20, with performance times as follows: April 15 - 17 and 19 at 7 p.m., April 18 at 8:30 p.m., and April 19 - 20 at 3 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 - $12. Contact Cabrillo office 206 ro call 849-2605 to get your tickets. Ya'll be sure to join us! |
*THE CYPRESS STRING QUARTET FLIES SOUTH TO POINT LOMA - The innovative and exciting Cypress String Quartet visits us from their Bay Area home on Tuesday, April 14th at 7:30 p.m. Not only is this young quartet well versed in classical music but also displays a great affinity for new music. This is part of the Cultural Events Series. Staff, Faculty and Students can get their Free tickets from the music office. All others pay $12 and $15. www.cypressquartet.com.
*VOCAL JAZZ SWINGIN' - The PLNU Vocal Jazz Ensemble presents "Swingin" --a concert featuring the ensemble and selected soloists in an event that will leave you swingin' and singin' your way out the door. Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Crill Performance Hall. Admission is FREE!
*JESSICA BIRD PRESENTS A SENIOR SHOWCASE - Senior Jessica Bird presents a showcase of musical theater, drama and music. This very original program takes place on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Crill Performance Hall. Admission is FREE.
*VOICES IN PRAISE GOSPEL CHOIR CONCERT - Please join PLNU's Voices in Praise Gospel Choir in an evening of worship and celebration on Saturday, April 19, in Crill Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $5 at the door. "We've Come This Far by Grace!
*PROFESSOR KAY HARKINS TO SPEAK AT LITERARY TEA - Join with others who love the craft of writing as writing Professor Kay Harkins speaks on "Keeping an Eye on Life: The Work of the Writer, the Work of the Reader". Thursday, April 17, 2:45-4 p.m. in the Fermanian Conference Room. Refreshments will be served.
IS IT TIME FOR YOU TO LEAD? - Seek a leadership role as an editor or manager of one of our campus media for the 2008-2009 academic year. DEADLINE: APRIL 14TH. Become the senior editor or manager of the Point Weekly newspaper, the Driftwood literary magazine, the Mariner yearbook, Channel 3 TV, or KPLR radio. It can be a resume-building, character-enhancing experience--with fun, fellowship, and financial bonuses, too. ALL APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, APRIL 14 by e-mail to SueAtkins@pointloma.edu. Interviews will be the week of April 21st. Contact Media Board Chair Sue Atkins immediately for your application.
Library Announcements
*SUMMER JOB IN THE LIBRARY - Ryan Library is now hiring for summer employment. Full-time and part-time positions are available. We are looking for detail oriented and motivated students who are also interested in working part-time during the Fall semester as well. Free on-campus housing is available for full-time employees. Apply on-line. (4/21)
Other Announcements
*LOMA IDOL FINALE - You don't want to miss the exciting finale to Loma IDOL!!! You've been there for the first 2 rounds, watched the Caf elimination boards dwindle, and now it's finally time for the five finalists will sing it out for $500 prize and super-duper fame. You help vote and choose by attending the finale on April 8th at 8 p.m. in Brown Chapel and casting your vote.
*MANE EVENT BASEBALL GAME – Come join us in supporting our baseball team as they go up against San Diego Christian College on Thursday, April 10th at 3 p.m. We'll have food, games and prizes!
*LIFT - PLNU's Premier Spoken Word Event 9 p.m. Friday, April 11, Blues, Jazz, Gospel and Spoken Word...come join us for an evening of lyrical, prophetic poetry! It's poetry with an attitude and a message. Boston, New York, Los Angeles and San Diego will be in the house! A Live Band and battling DJs fill the silence between poets. You don't want to miss this one! http://www.pointloma.edu/JusticeandReconciliation/CJR_Events/LIFT_-_A_Spoken_Word_Event.htm?DateTime
*COMMUTER LUNCH-4-A-BUCK – Wednesday, April 9. Commuters can eat in the Caf for $1. Purchase your ticket at the table outside the Caf. Don't forget to show your PLNU ID w/Commuter Sticker on it.
* ”ONE SOLE” EVENT IN OB – Friday, April 18, from 6-10 p.m. In collaboration with TOMS Shoe company (www.tomsshoes.com) Featuring San Diego local musicians: Molly Jenson (http://www.myspace.com/mollyjenson) & Caleb Jude Green (http://www.myspace.com/calebjudegreen). PLNU’s own: Britta Turner, Enim (Rony Renfrow and Co.) & Jubilee. Come and support the Children of Southern Sudan Orphanage. $1 donation at the door. $1 water bottle sales to raise money for a new well for the 461 orphans. Also, “Style Your Sole,” buy a pair of TOMS at the event and decorate them yourself or have a featured PLNU artist do it for you. Follow the footprints to find out more next week.
THIS SUMMER BUILD HOMES OUT OF LEGOS! (KIND OF) - Are you interested in getting involved in mission work this summer? Lazarian World Homes, a local nonprofit organization partnering with PLNU is planning to travel to Tecate, Mexico to construct eco-friendly and innovative buildings as models for homes designed for poor people who lack adequate housing. The buildings will be used by a Nazarene Seminary in Mexico. The homes are built using blocks that look like and fit together like legos. We would love to have you join us! We also have a group of students going to the country of Armenia to continue a similar building project started last summer by a PLNU Loveworks team. Please contact the Armenian Center (x2792 or centerid@pointloma.edu) if you are interested in volunteering for either Mexico or Armenia. More details will be forthcoming to those who are interested. http://www.pointloma.edu/ArmenianCenter/SummerVolunteer.htm
Tutorial Center
MONDAY-THURSDAY 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m., FRIDAY 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Tutorial Center is located in Bond Academic Center next to Career Services.
***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
Beginning in March, appointments can be made only one week at a time, rather than 3 weeks ahead.
Schedule next week’s appointment each time you come in.
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1. Understand the Assignment: Review topic/research guidelines, length, due-date.
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3. Brainstorm and Choose a Topic: Narrow enough to focus research; broad enough to allow you find an adequate amount of information.
4. Make a Tentative Outline: Include a tentative thesis and title.
5. Accumulate Research: Utilizing the library, periodicals, reference books, and internet.
6. Make a Final Outline: Revise and fill in previous outline.
7. Write a Rough Draft: Do not worry about spelling or punctuation; include an introduction, and support every thought clearly.
8. Revise and Rewrite: Check organization, re-read and edit second draft.
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Review Sessions for the Week of April 7 |
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LEAP Review,
Tuesday, April 8
7-8:30 p.m.
BAC 103
BIO 140 Review Wednesday
April 9
7-8 p.m.
Boney 3
LEAP Review
Thursday April 10
7-8:30 p.m.
BAC 103
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